Here’s your big list of male dog names that start with D. We hope you find one or two that are the perfect fit for your boy puppy dog!
Boy Dog Names “D” with Meanings:
Dacca – The capital of Bangladesh. One of the nice sounding male dog names that start with D.
Dacey – Irish – One who comes from the south.
Dada – African boy’s or girl’s name. Meaning: Curly-haired.
Daegan – Irish boy’s name. Meaning: Dark haired.
Daffy – This puppy is a little bit whacky.
Dag – Scandinavian – A person who shines as bright as the day. This dog lights up any room that he enters.
Dagan – The Babylonian god of the earth. This boy dog is happiest in the outdoors.
Dagwood – English – A person dwelling in the bright and shining forest.
Dai – Japanese boy’s name. Meaning: Enormous.
Dakar – The capital of Senegal, in Africa. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean.
Dakarai – African boy’s or girl’s name. Meaning: Joyful.
Dakota – A branch of the Sioux nation. Explore more male Native American dog names.
Dalbert – English – A radiant person. This doggie just oozes charm and wit.
Dalen or Dale – English – A valley.
Dallas – A large city in Texas, USA. He will always be a cowboy at heart. A favorite of the boy dog names D.
Dalmatius – A 4th century French bishop who was martyred by the Romans. He became a saint.
Dalton – English – The person from the valley town.
Dalziel – Scottish boy’s name. Meaning: From the small field.
Damek – Slavic – A form of Adam. A great name for your 1st pet dog.
Damian – Greek – A person who tames.
Damian – The patron saint of barbers.
Damocles – The legendary courtier in Syracuse who was given a lesson in the dangers of being a king.
Damon – Greek – A steadfast and loyal person. This boy dog will always be by your side.
Dana or Dane – English – A person who comes from Denmark. An excellent name for any Great Dane male.
Daniel – The great Hebrew prophet who escaped from the lion’s den. You believe this puppy will be capable of great things.
Dante – A famous Italian poet of the Middle Ages. He wrote “The Divine Comedy.”
Darby – Irish – Liberty. This canine is always trying to escape.
Dario – Spanish boy’s name. Meaning: Wealthy.
Darius – An ancient Persian king. A good name for any pure bred dog.
Darko – A canine that may be a little off-beat at times.
Darren – Irish – Famous. This boy dog might one day be a champion. Here are more male Irish dog names.
Dasher – Santa’s fastest reindeer?
David – The mighty king of Israel. He was Israel’s 2nd king and first gained fame by slaying the giant – Goliath.
Davin – Scandinavian male name. Meaning: Intelligent.
Davis – Welsh boy’s name. Meaning: Son of David.
DaVinci – A great artist of the Italian Renaissance. The Mona Lisa was one of his most famous paintings.
Dearborn – English – One who dwells in the deer brook.
Decimus – Latin baby boy’s name. Meaning: Tenth.
Decker – You’ll find this puppy asleep on the hardwood floors.
Declan – Irish male name. Meaning: Prayerful.
Dedrick – German – The ruler over all the people. A good name for any German breed of male guard dog – Boxer, Doberman, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, etc.
Delmar – Latin – The person from the sea. A wonderful name for any water dog. Explore more male nautical water dog names.
Delphi – This was a town in ancient Greece containing the oracle of Apollo.
Delta – The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. An appropriate name for your fourth pet dog.
Demetrius – Greek – A follower of Demeter (the Greek fertility goddess).
Demon – “My intentions are not always the best.”
Dempsey – Irish – A person with much pride. This boy dog carries his head high at all times.
Denis – The patron saint of France. A good choice for French male dog breeds – French Bulldogs, Bichon Frise, Basset Hounds, Papillon, etc.
Denver – A large city in Colorado, USA.
Derry – Irish – The one with red hair. A good choice for your red Irish Setter.
DeSoto – The famous Spanish explorer who “discovered” the Mississippi River.
Desperado – “I’m a rough and tough, outlaw dog.”
Deuce – “I’m sometimes wild.”
Devin – Irish – A poet.
Devlin – Irish – A fearless warrior. This male puppy dog won’t back down from any challenge.
Dewey – A good name for any male dog that has webbed feet like a duck – Akitas, Field Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Portuguese Water Dogs, Weimaraners, etc.
Dexter – Latin – Clever. This boy dog can figure things out almost too easily.
Diablo – The dog who seems to embody pure evil.
Dickens – A famous English novelist who lived during the 1800’s. He wrote “A Tale of Two Cities,” “Oliver Twist,” “A Christmas Carol,” and many other great works.
Diego – One who supplants. A good name for the dog that takes the place of another.
Diesel – This big dog has power and energy to spare.
Digger – “I don’t know why I have the urge to bury things.” Another of the more popular male dog names that start with D.
Digits – This boy dog can count to ten on his paws.
Dillon – Irish – A faithful companion. A good name for any of the Irish dog breeds – Irish Setters, Irish Wolfhounds, Kerry Blue Terriers, etc.
Dingo – A wild, tough mate. Just try and tame this dog.
Dino – Your big furry dinosaur-dog. A very popular boy dog names D.
Dionysus – Greek Mythology – The god of wine and good times. Also called Bacchus.
Dionysius – A 3rd century Pope. He was the first Pope who did not die a martyr for the Christian faith.
Dismas – The good thief crucified beside Jesus Christ.
Ditka – The iron dog.
Diver – There’s a lot going on below the surface of this canine.
Dixie – “My heart lies in the south.”
Dizzy – “I love to run in circles – chasing my tail.”
Doc – What’s up… with your dog’s bedside manners?
Dodger – “I’m often artful.”
Dolan – Irish – Dark one. A great name for a solid brown or black dog.
Domingo – Spanish – Born on Sunday.
Dominic – The patron saint of astronomers.
Dominick – Latin – Godly.
Domino – The perfect name for your Dalmatian.
Donald – Another good name for the boy dog that has webbed feet like a duck.
Donner – Not the most famous reindeer of all.
Donovan – Irish – The dark warrior. A good name for your solid black guard dog.
Dopey – This dwarf dog isn’t the brightest boy on the block.
Dos – Two. A good name for your second Chihuahua. Here are more male Chihuahua dog names.
Douglas – Scottish – Deep water. A good name for any of the male water dog breeds.
Dozer – He can turn mountains into molehills.
Dracula – “My friends call me Vlad.”
Drake – A male duck. This name would also go well with your water loving breed of dog.
Drogo – The patron saint of shepherds. A wonderful name for your male German Shepherd or Sheepdog.
Druid – “Me and my doggie buddies like to gather ’round the trees.”
Duke – A nobleman just below the rank of prince. A good choice for a full-blooded canine.
Dumbo – The elephant with big ears. He’s the title character of a Disney movie. A great name for any pet dog with big ears.
Dustin – German – A proud warrior. Another of the good male guard dog names.
Dusty – He’s not the neatest dog in the world.
Dutch – A good name for any Dutch dog breed such as a Schipperke, Keeshond, or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
Dylan – Welsh – A man from the sea. A good name for any water dog or Welsh dog such as the Welsh Corgi. One of the more popular male dog names that start with D.